I recently partook in one of their free legal clinics and if you are having a civil legal problem…read moreor question, I highly recommend it. Many people don't realize "You have a right to an attorney" only applies in CRIMINAL cases. Should you find yourself threatened with a lawsuit or have a suit filed against you in a CIVIL case, you will likely find yourself facing off against a lawyer in court on your own. Depending on what type of case it is, you could stand to be evicted, lose your home, lose your children, lose your money, etc. At the clinic, you will fill out some paperwork and then you will get to speak with an attorney and ask them your questions. They can advise you on your best course of action and may even be able to provide you with a free lawyer for your case in certain instances. These clinics are typically on the first Tuesday of every month in several locations in the Middle Tennessee area. They also have many resources and brochures on their website as well. The lawyer I saw went through the mountains of paperwork I brought, answered my questions, told me that I had a case, what it was, and how to present it to the judge effectively. Note on parking: There is a Public Square Garage (Premier Parking) and Court Square Parking (S&P). I paid no less than $20 every time at Public Square. Court Square is cheaper ($7/hr) and the pedestrian exit is right across the street from Legal aid.

I heard about Legal Aid Society from a city inspector that came to inspect an apartment I was…read morerenting that was uninhabitable. The property management company I was renting from refused to fix the property or break my lease. Zac, the housing attorney and Ian, his paralegal are absolutely amazing. I was nervous going into Legal Aid because I didn't know what to expect. They are so easy to talk to and they really cared about my predicament. They were able to resolve the issue completely. I cannot recommend Legal Aid enough. Seriously, don't let a bad landlord bully you. Call Legal Aid.

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Bankruptcy isn't fun, not for anyone. There are so many feelings and emotions involved, even as one…read morenears the point where they begin considering this "last resort option". Not only that, but it can be extremely hard to even know where to honestly begin reviewing your options! This is because of the immense haze, depression, and overall mental fog and fatigue that comes hand in hand with being in such a bad financial position. It's tough to step back and look at things from a clear-headed point of view... especially when every day feels like you're ... DROWNING. This was me about a year and a half ago... Stressed. Depressed. Ashamed. Stressed some more. Living a day-to-day that was mostly spent trying to hide the truth (from myself and others). The truth being the dire situation I had now found myself. A deep dark hole that I had slowly crawled into, created by decisions I made over the period of many years of course. My daily life at that time was one of dodging debt collectors, using payday loan places to pay past due bills, not paying bills in general... even selling things on FB and Craigslist just to "get by". Like a super shitty groundhog day that keeps repeating itself, and during this phase it can certainly start to feel as if there is NO HOPE. That no one can save you, not even yourself. However, this was just another LIE I was telling myself. It's one that "fear-brain" preaches to us pretty constantly because at this point it's was now pretty much running my life. The days get darker and the hole gets deeper. Time seems to go even faster and bills seem to be due sooner. Past due notices, repossession threats, letters and lawsuits in the mail, and a phone that you don't even want to have near you anymore because of the endless calls from robots, collectors, agencies, etc... Lucky (and life-changing) for me; my personal "breakdown" moment came in the form of a letter in the mail. It was from a bank that had now owned my truck and a huge credit line I used with my business (which was now very OUT OF BUSINESS). They weren't the only ones wanting to go courtroom with me, but they were going to take away my only transportation at that time, and seek to start docking my wages to make up for the $30,000 or so dollars I owed them... That day, at some point in the day I actually asked myself -- "Where am I really going here? What are my real options? How might this affect my life, both now and down the road?" etc.. Then, a little later that day I made an appointment that definitely altered the course of my life. Truly. I set fear aside just long enough to attempt to change course, and get help from someone who can (and did) answer these questions. Now, this type of change doesn't happen in a day, but I can say for sure this is what Michelle did for me, and with me. Even in the first sitting my whole perspective, attitude, and feelings about things started to slowly shift. Her offices are small, and comfortable. I didn't feel intimidated at all, or out of place. Even after a few minutes of sitting with her I could feel tension begin to ease. She answered everything so clearly, and I could sense her understanding and empathy for my situation. Also, that she was approaching this from a place of objectivity, reason, and absolutely NO JUDGEMENT. After a few discussions, we began to really move through my options, all of my debts, and the process involved with filing the actual bankruptcy. And when I say move through, she really does do EVERYTHING. All she needed was info on my debtors, and last papertrail, etc, and then she handled them, ALL OF THEM. She quite literally got them all off of my back within what seemed like a few weeks, and this alone was enough to change my daily reality. It's incredible what that barrage of collections does to our mental health, etc. Michelle rounded up amounts, spoke to the right people, and before I knew it we were in a courtroom negotiating my way "out". She sat down with the creditors in a special meeting, and was able to find a way that I not only kept my truck, but developed a special pay plan where I was to pay back only a percentage of what I owed - all with small payments over the course of five years. Also, her rate on the filing was less than I thought it would be. Very reasonable. In the past year my life has still been up and down, but I have been able to finally CLIMB OUT. I have found actually happiness and joy again; enjoying days where I am not haunted by the nightmare I had previously created for myself. Not only that, but she has still been there for me with help and guidance whenever needed (which has been more than a few times!) She always responds quickly, and with such honesty and sincerity. I have never felt put off or like I was a nuisance in any way. So yes, there is HOPE (sorry, pun intended! ;) and since Yelp is now cutting my little novel review off (word limit!) I'll end with a few simple ones from the heart... THANK YOU MICHELLE! =)

I recommend Mark and Katherine unreservedly. We had outstanding results in four hearings that…read moreculminated in an emergency, temporary conservatorship for my incapacitated partner, against her children. Always patient, professional, prepared and coupled with good judgement pertaining to the legal milieu. I have hired them for another matter. You should too.

Arrogant, strung me along for months, sold me short on pleadings, sent bill for double the…read moreestimate, I changed to another attorney.

Eric did an outstanding job for me as an out-of-town client dealing with a case that I was…read moreextremely worried about. From the beginning, he was professional, straightforward, and made me feel like my situation was being taken seriously. He explained the process clearly, stayed on top of everything, and fought hard to get the best possible outcome. I honestly could not believe how well things turned out. There is no question in my mind that Eric is one of the best in the county. If you need someone who knows what he is doing, cares about the result, and will fight for you, I would highly recommend him.

Eric and Andrew are both amazing. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone needing any of the…read moretypes of services they provide. Their rates are definitely worth it and they will do their absolute best to get you the results you deserve.

I had a wonderful experience working with Seth at Collins Legal. He was extremely professional,…read morestraight to the point, and provided clear, thoughtful advice that was incredibly helpful. He took the time to explain everything and made the process feel much less overwhelming. I would absolutely recommend Seth and Collins Legal to anyone in need of legal guidance.

We needed an attorney to help us with a legal matter with our HOA and Mr. Collins helped us out…read more Mr. Collins was able to resolve our issue quickly. I can't recommend him enough. You can't go wrong hiring Mr. Collins

This firm was in my legal plan network, MetLife legal plan. There were many obstacles that this…read morefirm had to face with us. My loan officer quitting in the middle of the loan process, Chase not informing us of certain things til the last minute, The borrower and coborrower having to live and sign in two different states. Not only were they very professional but prompt in their responses to us. They sent two notaries to our home too in two different states, emails were responded rapidly to questions we had and they had to work with many agents from multiple states to buy our condo and we were still able to close on time. I would definitely recommend them as well as using them again in the future.

Many thanks to Arons and Associates divorce Mediation for helping me sort out my divorce settlement…read moreand parenting plan. Sandy is a real professional who goes the extra mile for clients, taking calls after 5 PM and making sure all the details are correct. Her patience and trustworthiness are much appreciated. As an endorsement to her skills, both me and my ex-wife have written her testimonials. I highly recommend you call Sandy before attorneys get involved.

Sandy Arons made our divorce process as painless as possible. She is very professional,…read moreknowledgeable and thorough. She is also fair and impartial. I found her easy to talk to and not judgmental. Her billing is transparent and her hourly rate is reasonable. Her services are actually a real bargain rather than paying for 2 attorneys to go back and forth. If you are considering divorce, I encourage you to call Arons & Associates before you call an attorney.

I had an excellent experience with Joh Long. He was courteous, professional non-judgmental and…read moreefficient. I would recommend this firm to anyone considering bankruptcy.

I am a current client of Long, Burnett, and Johnson and wish I were not. I cane to them with a…read morefairly simple bankruptcy case. They handled the original filing in a timely manner, but since then they seem to forget who the client is and that they are there to serve the needs of the client - not simply for them to take a cookie cutter approach to every case. The main issue is that they do not communicate clearly what is going to be happening in your case, and who will be representing you and what arguments are being made. I have lost all trust and faith in this firm. I recently asked for them to provide an audio copy of arguments in my case - a simple matter file a form electronically and go pick up a CD. They refused. I would do this in person if I did not live out of state. It begs the question - what do they not want the client to hear about their own case. I would also add that their answer anytime you want to do something not cookie cutter is to Dismiss your case voluntarily and then refile. Of course that means you pay more fees and are at the mercy of your creditors during that process.